Grounds Person #749
Company: Regional Municipality Of Woodbuffalo
Job Description
Open Position/Description
Community Services Department
This is a permanent, full-time position working forty (40) hours per week.
Under frequent supervision, assist Urban Forest Technicians in all required ground duties of urban forest operations and maintenance. Perform tasks to assist with prepping and monitoring the work site for safety precautions as related to urban forest operations and maintenance.
Qualifications:
- Grade twelve (12) education or GED.
- Diploma or degree in Arboriculture or Forestry related field would be considered an asset.
- Minimum one (1) year related experience in urban forest operations, arboricultural maintenance or technical forestry related duties.
- ENFORM Chainsaw certification or equivalent.
- Current First Aid/CPR, Fuel and Lube, Flag person, Skid Steer, and Forklift certifications are assets.
- Class five (5) driver’s license with Q-endorsement.
- Class three (3) driver’s license is an asset.
- WHMIS training.
- Computer knowledge skills (word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail).
- Must be medically and physically fit.
- Must be willing to work outside in all weather conditions and in an unsanitary environment.
- Knowledge of appropriate use of Personal Protective clothing and accessories.
- Ability to learn how to operate equipment such as brush saws and whips, utility vehicles, tractors, Bobcats, implements, chainsaws, chipper, stump grinder, and other equipment as required.
- Effective communication skills.
- Simple record keeping ability.
- Pass criminal record check.
- Salary $27.03 (Probationary rate)
- $29.56 - $31.56 (Permanent rates)
In addition to the rate of pay, we offer other attractive incentives:
- excellent training and development opportunities
- an extensive employer paid benefits plan
- home equity protection program
- an additional annual payment of $12,480 which represents a cost of living allowance.
Competition # 08-0027
Closing Date Competition will remain open until the position is filled.
Mail or courier resume to: The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, Human Resources Department, 9909 Franklin Avenue, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 2K4
Drop off resume to: The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, Human Resources Department, Suite 103, 9816 Hardin Street, Fort McMurray, AB
Fax: (780) 743-5401
E-mail: humanresources@woodbuffalo.ab.ca
We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
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